Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Human Capital Formation in India

Question:

What is the major reason for the rural-urban migration in India?

Options:

Employment in urban areas

Unemployment in rural areas

Better jobs in urban areas

Higher income in urban areas

Correct Answer:

Unemployment in rural areas

Explanation:

The correct answer is option 2: Unemployment in rural areas

People migrate in search of jobs that fetch them higher salaries than what they may get in their native places. Unemployment is the reason for the rural-urban migration in India.

Unemployment and underemployment in rural areas drive many individuals to migrate to urban areas in search of better job opportunities and economic stability. While better jobs and higher income in urban areas are significant factors, the lack of sufficient employment opportunities in rural areas is the primary impetus for migration.